* I’ve been dreaming for years to go to the Carnival in Venice. Masks, exuberance, colors, chaos, fun… Nope, no luck again this year… But look what I found only two hours away from Sofia by train, in town of Karlovo, Central Bulgaria, on 1 March. Masks, exuberance, colors, chaos, fun – all part of a traditional Bulgarian carnival… Born and raised in Bulgaria, this is the first time I attend the event in Karlovo and I’m very happy with my discovery this year. Next year, well, next year it’s going to be Venice or yet another new and exciting destination…